What are the main factors that influence a Packaging Engineering Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Packaging Engineering Manager's salary?

A Packaging Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,432, a Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $131,151, a Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,516, a Packaging Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $140,398, a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $178,780,

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging Engineering Manager?

Packaging Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $153,499, California $152,917, Massachusetts $150,879. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Packaging Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager: $176,600; Packaging R&D Engineering Senior Manager: $176,540; Packaging Engineering Senior Manager: $176,538; Packaging R&D Engineering Manager: $138,700; Packaging Development Engineering Manager: $138,640.

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Packaging Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Engineering Manager in Delaware is $140,398 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, a Packaging Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $168,085
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,584 to $154,890
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,560

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Packaging Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,890	$12,908	$2,979	$74
Average	$140,398	$11,700	$2,700	$67
25th Percentile	$131,584	$10,965	$2,530	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineering Manager Salaries

A Packaging Engineering Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Packaging Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging Engineering Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years): $106,432
Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years): $131,151
Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years): $164,516
Packaging Engineering Manager (10+ years): $140,398
Packaging Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $178,780

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Packaging Engineer III	4-7 years	$106,432
Packaging Engineer IV	7+ years	$131,151
Packaging Engineer V	7-10 years	$164,516
Packaging Engineering Manager	10+ years	$140,398
Packaging Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$178,780

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How Do Packaging Engineering Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Packaging Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $153,499.
California: $152,917.
Massachusetts: $150,879.

District of Columbia $153,499 California $152,917 Massachusetts $150,879 Washington $150,324 New Jersey $150,269 Alaska $150,075 Connecticut $148,161 New York $147,385

Hawaii $144,903 Rhode Island $143,739 Maryland $142,949 Minnesota $141,867 Colorado $141,451 Illinois $141,313 Oregon $140,786 Delaware $140,398

New Hampshire $140,154 Virginia $139,607 Pennsylvania $138,013 Nevada $137,209 North Dakota $136,946 Michigan $136,530 Wisconsin $136,377 Vermont $136,072

Texas $135,227 Maine $135,171 Arizona $135,088 Ohio $134,991 Georgia $133,715 Indiana $133,078 Wyoming $132,953 Utah $132,759

Iowa $132,676 Kansas $132,010 Louisiana $131,816 North Carolina $131,747 Missouri $131,719 Florida $131,178 Montana $130,887 Nebraska $130,610

Kentucky $130,457 South Carolina $129,903 Tennessee $129,556 Idaho $129,418 New Mexico $128,406 Oklahoma $128,184 Alabama $127,366 South Dakota $125,993

Arkansas $125,245 West Virginia $124,843 Mississippi $123,636

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Engineering Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $139,766
Little Creek: $140,789
Magnolia: $140,586

Lincoln, DE $139,766 Little Creek, DE $140,789 Magnolia, DE $140,586 Milford, DE $140,120 Marydel, DE $140,351 Millsboro, DE $139,179 Millville, DE $139,394 Milton, DE $139,635

Nassau, DE $139,736 Ocean View, DE $139,370 Rehoboth Beach, DE $139,638 Seaford, DE $139,717 Selbyville, DE $139,139 Smyrna, DE $140,886 Viola, DE $140,237 Woodside, DE $140,614

Bear, DE $140,290 Newark, DE $140,237 Claymont, DE $140,524 Delaware City, DE $140,377 Hockessin, DE $140,224 Kirkwood, DE $140,351 Middletown, DE $140,405 Montchanin, DE $140,256

New Castle, DE $140,277 Odessa, DE $140,474 Port Penn, DE $140,568 Rockland, DE $140,270 Saint Georges, DE $140,360 Townsend, DE $140,577 Winterthur, DE $140,287 Lewes, DE $139,689

Wilmington, DE $140,231 Dover, DE $140,789 Dover Afb, DE $140,047 Bethany Beach, DE $139,223 Bethel, DE $139,368 Bridgeville, DE $139,696 Camden Wyoming, DE $140,392 Cheswold, DE $140,743

Clayton, DE $140,747 Dagsboro, DE $139,126 Delmar, DE $138,903 Ellendale, DE $139,325 Felton, DE $140,109 Fenwick Island, DE $139,157 Frankford, DE $138,914 Frederica, DE $140,248

Georgetown, DE $139,074 Greenwood, DE $139,718 Harbeson, DE $139,222 Harrington, DE $139,932 Hartly, DE $140,367 Houston, DE $139,732 Kenton, DE $140,754 Laurel, DE $138,991

Yorklyn, DE $140,266

Packaging Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging Engineering Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$131,584

Average $140,398/year

$154,890

$10,965

Average $11,700/month

$12,908

$2,530

Average $2,700/week

$2,979

$63

Average $67/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,890	$12,908	$2,979	$74
Average	$140,398	$11,700	$2,700	$67
25th Percentile	$131,584	$10,965	$2,530	$63

Packaging Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Packaging Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging Engineering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $178,780 - a projected growth of 27% over your current level.

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